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Title: Sat Nav's Which one? Post by: The_nun on January 15, 2007, 04:26:20 PM We have decided that we will probably benefit by having one of these, it will cut down on Old Man Driving syndrome, which Mr Nun seems to have acquired, and with my win this week i have promised him one. He is looking at the TomTom910, which i notice is in the upper price range, do the benefits outweigh the cost.?
Any advice will be greatly appreciated... Title: Re: Sat Nav's Which one? Post by: RED-DOG on January 15, 2007, 04:32:19 PM We have decided that we will probably benefit by having one of these, it will cut down on Old Man Driving syndrome, which Mr Nun seems to have acquired, and with my win this week i have promised him one. He is looking at the TomTom910, which i notice is in the upper price range, do the benefits outweigh the cost.? Any advice will be greatly appreciated... Maureen. I bought the cheapest Tom Tom and it's excellent, Mrs Red and I both love it. omho the extra bits and bobs on the more expensive models are not worth the money, + they are bulkier and more difficult to hide when you leave the car. Title: Re: Sat Nav's Which one? Post by: Acidmouse on January 15, 2007, 04:34:19 PM http://www.globalpositioningsystems.co.uk/top-15-in-car.html
This lists top 15 selling in car sat navs. I personally went for a Garmin nuvi 350, they excel in gps naviagation. I dunno but for me Tom Toms are like the Nokia of the phone world. Popular but not great. ps. you heading to Leeds this week? Title: Re: Sat Nav's Which one? Post by: RED-DOG on January 15, 2007, 04:36:32 PM http://www.globalpositioningsystems.co.uk/top-15-in-car.html This lists top 15 selling in car sat navs. I personally went for a Garmin nuvi 350, they excel in gps naviagation. I dunno but for me Tom Toms are like the Nokia of the phone world. Popular but not great. ps. you heading to Leeds this week? Hmmm, I like Nokia phones too....... Title: Re: Sat Nav's Which one? Post by: Acidmouse on January 15, 2007, 04:38:29 PM I aint knocking them, they are just not the best, suits alot of people but I use my for other things. I guess if you want a bog standard in car sta nav TomTom is the way to go.
Title: Re: Sat Nav's Which one? Post by: The_nun on January 15, 2007, 04:39:19 PM Thanks Tom and Acid,
Acid for the ps ...no i will no longer be attending Moortown, but tx for asking. x Title: Re: Sat Nav's Which one? Post by: kinboshi on January 15, 2007, 06:07:14 PM I dunno but for me Tom Toms are like the Nokia of the phone world. Popular but not great. That's exactly how I describe them to people. They work straight out of the box, the menus and general use is intuitive - even for my folks. Others might do something 'extra', but if you want something that allows you to text and make calls on the go (that doesn't go wrong, has a decent battery life, is fairly robust, etc.) - get a Nokia. If you need help getting from A to B, and want something that just 'works' - get a TomTom. As TomTom Tom said, if it's just to point you in the right direction, just get the TomTom One. Does the job perfectly adequately, and is easier to put in your handbag (well I find it is anyway) than the bulkier 'better' models. It's also a damn site cheaper. If you want added features, go for something more expensive. But I'd guess the One would be the one. Title: Re: Sat Nav's Which one? Post by: ItsMrAlex2u on January 15, 2007, 06:12:09 PM BMW's one is quite good !
You get a car free when you buy one Title: Re: Sat Nav's Which one? Post by: kinboshi on January 15, 2007, 06:40:12 PM BMW's one is quite good ! You get a car free when you buy one Shame you don't get indicators as well though... :dontask: Title: Re: Sat Nav's Which one? Post by: Nem on January 15, 2007, 07:08:12 PM Buy a TomTom Maureen - easy to use, does the job for driving around the UK or you can upgrade to a UK and Europe.
Title: Re: Sat Nav's Which one? Post by: Ginger on January 15, 2007, 07:22:13 PM Buy a TomTom Maureen - easy to use, does the job for driving around the UK or you can upgrade to a UK and Europe. ;iagree; I had one of the higher models (now some some little grubby fingered ******* is driving around with it in Warlingham) and replaced it with a TomTom One, can't beat it, and I prefer it to the higher model. Title: Re: Sat Nav's Which one? Post by: Chili on January 15, 2007, 09:25:05 PM I've got a TOM TOM 510. Granted it is slightly bulkier than the GO version but I love it. Very easy to use and has the added bonus of bluetoothing your phone to it so you can read your text messages as you drive along. You cant reply to texts but why would you want to if you are driving? Also if you buy a separate microphone, it is totally a hands free kit.
Granted is not neccessay in terms of getting somewhere but a bonus. The acutal navigation is great, never sent me somewhere else and knowing your exact journey length and arrival time are wicked. Title: Re: Sat Nav's Which one? Post by: Pelham Boy on January 15, 2007, 09:48:05 PM Tom Tom is the King!
I found mine in a car in Warlingham.All i had to do was smash a window. Title: Re: Sat Nav's Which one? Post by: Graham C on January 15, 2007, 09:57:12 PM I'm in the Tom Tom group too. The missus has one and loves it, really easy to use and it gets you to where you want to go. We don't really have a need for all the other fancy stuff.
Title: Re: Sat Nav's Which one? Post by: FlyingPig on January 15, 2007, 11:25:34 PM Quote Does the job perfectly adequately, and is easier to put in your handbag (well I find it is anyway) than the bulkier 'better' models. It's also a damn site cheaper. What type of handbag do you have Daniel?? Title: Re: Sat Nav's Which one? Post by: Foxy on January 15, 2007, 11:54:28 PM Good topic Nun , was gonna get one this week, I need that works in USA and europe any advice?
Title: Re: Sat Nav's Which one? Post by: The_nun on January 16, 2007, 12:30:46 AM The TomTom 910 works in the usa
Title: Re: Sat Nav's Which one? Post by: Nem on January 16, 2007, 01:44:47 AM Good topic Nun , was gonna get one this week, I need that works in USA and europe any advice? http://www.tomtomgo910.co.uk/ Europe, USA and Canada Title: Re: Sat Nav's Which one? Post by: portfolio on March 29, 2007, 04:24:31 PM navman f20.
it really is the puppies dangly bits !! Title: Re: Sat Nav's Which one? Post by: Indestructable on March 29, 2007, 08:40:32 PM Had a PDA but ended up jumping on it as had more arguments with it than the missus. Just bought a bog standard Tom Tom and it does the job and been worth buying already.
Title: Re: Sat Nav's Which one? Post by: amcgrath1uk on March 29, 2007, 10:56:40 PM Tom tom one.. 1) its £159 now 2) certain retailers ( ie the one I work for) are giving away home chargers and bags with it as well ( worth another £25)
If anyone wants to know who that is just fire me a pm :) Title: Re: Sat Nav's Which one? Post by: Rainbow on March 30, 2007, 09:03:11 PM I think mine is a Tom Tom 300, I love it and Tims voice is lovely!!! One of my better purchases along with my generator iron!!
You have reached your destination!!! Title: Re: Sat Nav's Which one? Post by: kinboshi on March 30, 2007, 09:09:31 PM The missus has Sean Connery's voice on hers (not really him, but a soundalike).
Title: Re: Sat Nav's Which one? Post by: Rainbow on March 30, 2007, 09:11:19 PM I still rate Tim very sexy indeed!!
Mind you Poppet changed him to french speaking one day and that totally confused me!! Title: Re: Sat Nav's Which one? Post by: kenjude on March 30, 2007, 09:31:07 PM My Dad has a TomTom One - borrowed it a couple of times and very impressed.
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